AfriForum has filed a contempt application at the Pretoria High Court seeking fines and prison time for Julius Malema and the EFF over repeated calls to...
South African Airways has placed acting CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave after four months, with an internal process under way and Koekie Mbeki appointed acting...
The Mpumalanga High Court sentenced Sifiso Sibiloane to two life terms for the March 2026 rape and murder of seven‑year‑old Nomvelo Rossow. Police praised detectives.
Afasa warns lack of title deeds, government support and disputed leasing are undermining land restitution and leaving black farmers at risk, the group says.
According to The Citizen, patients at Rob Ferreira Hospital face long delays at file collection and the pharmacy, with some waiting up to five hours amid...
City Power has scheduled planned outages across Johannesburg from 17 to 24 August 2026 for maintenance to strengthen ageing infrastructure. Check planned outages and register for...
ANC members in the Dr WB Rubusana region say branch nominations for council candidates were manipulated and allege victimisation of regional deputy chair Malibongwe Mfazwe.
Ekurhuleni emergency teams found a charred body in a Benoni informal-settlement shack. Fire investigators and SAPS have taken over the scene; cause unknown.
Shoprite, Checkers, SPAR and Food Lover’s Market all have stores in both South Africa and Namibia, offering familiar shopping options for cross-border travellers.
A likely strong El Niño could bring a hot, dry Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Major dams trail 2025 levels and experts urge early conservation to protect supplies.
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
121 | 51 | 3 | 30.89% |
DA
|
29 | 12 | 1 | 24.58% |
IFP
|
19 | 5 | 467 | 4.69% |
MKP
|
18 | 3 | 702 | 9.63% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 181 | 1.97% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 44 | 0.45% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 511 | 6.25% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 245 | 2.39% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 221 | 5.68% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 212 | 3.01% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 79 | 0.99% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 600 | 8.6% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 18 | 0.5% |